I didn't know that. First time I ever heard of it. Mine is the color of
the car. Guess I'll need to get out the black paint.
tom
> [Original Message]
> From: Chris Dimmock <cd3000@bigpond.net.au>
> To: <healeys@autox.team.net>; davidwjones <davidwjones@cox.net>
> Date: 8/17/04 7:27:30 AM
> Subject: Re: Powdercoat Wire Wheels?
>
> I can think of one other exception to the 'gloss black' rule - Looking at
> the rear of a Healey, the flat vertical rivetted 'lip' where the boot
floor
> joins the shroud, is painted flat black.
>
> > The only exception I can think of at the moment for black parts finish
is
> the
> > exhaust. That had a dull black, or "semi gloss" finish.
> > Even if you are not building for concours, getting a copy of the Judging
> > standards guide from the AHCA would be a lot of help to you in these
> matters.
>
> > David W. Jones
> > '62 Mk II BT7 tricarb
> > Cumberland, RI USA
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